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sep·a·rat·ist
I. \ˈsep(ə)rə̇]d.ə̇st, -pəˌrā], ]tə̇-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: separate (II) + -ist
1. : a dissenter from an established church: as
a. usually capitalized : a Congregationalist or English Independent of the 16th and 17th centuries; especially : one separating from the Church of England : nonconformist
< those Separatists who founded the Plymouth colony in America >
b. : a member of a congregation of no generally recognized denomination
c. : zoarite
2. often capitalized, archaic : one that observes strict piety and morality : pharisee
3. often capitalized : an advocate of political autonomy or independence : revolutionary, secessionist
< sided with Quebec separatists in their struggles against … federal usurpation of power — M.S.Stewart >
4. : an advocate of segregation
< separatists in the matter of church and state — F.J.B.Flynn >
• sep·a·ra·tis·tic \|sep(ə)rə|tistik\ adjective
II. adjective
Usage: often capitalized
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of separatists
2. : advocating separatism |